colinmce

Sorry to say that the Starbucks is the best I've ever had, by far (even though that's not saying a whole lot). The next closest is Mexican Nescafe.

Not sure if this has been posted in this thread or not (I think not) but here's an interesting cover for 3 Compositions. Doesn't even look like Braxton! Maybe Chuck can shed some light: http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTHONY-BRAXTON-3-COMPOSITIONS-OF-orig-US-LP-delmark_W0QQitemZ260571868038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Records?hash=item3cab4b2b86#ht_746wt_1163

The Amy set is gone.

I would say in fact that I do: Miles Davis Quintet, "If I Were a Bell" from Relaxin'-- it just doesn't get any better than that. Everything about it is perfect to me: Miles' blend of the sweet and the cool; a great simple arrangement; superb backing from PJJ and (especially) Mr. PC; great solos from Miles, Red and Coltrane (maybe the most melodic solo he ever laid down...someone-- I think it was Jack Chambers-- said that the solo was unexceptional and that Trane didn't do enough, but I think it's exactly what the song calls for, he sticks with the melody and just works on it a minute). Everything I love about jazz in under 10 minutes. What about you?

Yep. I think it's a done deal. ENJOY! Honestly though now that I think about it, how can this not cost $500+? No way could I afford that. Hopefully the pricing will be a bit more reasonable ...

Man, I wonder what that trumpet case is gonna cost. Seeing as how I only have the IASW set, it's basically the law that I have to buy it....right?

At least it wasn't 'Boob Crenshaw'

This may be a longshot, but if anyone has a copy of this LP and would like to get rid of it, PM me with details. I'm not entirely sure this is an authorized recording, but I dubbed a library LP a while back and absolutely love this performance.

I would definitely recommend that. Great variety, any of the discs at random is a good listen. Also a fine alternative to the masssive Mingus box.

Bogus. Sorry to hear that.

Alex Chilton has died today at age 59. Very sad news. Whether with the Box Tops, the immortal Big Star or on his own, he was always great.

New batch of Concord cutouts at the book store: Art Pepper - Today Sonny Rollins - Worktime (K2) Monk - At the Five Spot The Walter Bishop, Jr. Trio/1965 Hampton Hawes Trio - Volume 1 (K2) Jimmy Heath & Brass - Swamp Seed VA - The Jones Boys (weird Period comp. w/ Thad, Jimmy, Eddie, Jo, Reginald and Quincy ... not the highest hopes for this one) $5.98 each

How do people end up with these partial sets in the first place? I see people on Ebay selling them all the time, like LPs 4-10 of the Miles/Trane box, etc.

Hm, so does this mean they're trying to clear these sets out?

The tracking number I got doesn't seem to work. I suppose that could mean there's a problem, but I'm sure it'll show up in the next couple days. If not, I'll get in touch with them good ol' 3PL WorldWide.

Not to bitch overmuch, but I think for 16 damn dollars shipping, my Mosaic set that I ordered on a Sunday oughn't be beat to my door by an Amazon Marketplace order (Duke Pearson Select!) I ordered the following Wednesday and paid 2.99 to have mailed.

Someone should jump, prices on this have exploded at Amazon. Also, I have been listening to it alot lately.

It hurts my heart to see that ...

Jump Up is slated for re-release by Hatology in the coming months. A full listing is available at http://www.hathut.com but other exciting titles include Braxton Santa Cruz 1993 and the Ayler 1966 Lorrach and Berlin, Stockholm dates.

Hope mine shows up today. For the record, the shipping notice came from their new distributor.

Don't forget Hill's Smokestack, one of Roy's finest showings ever, imo.

You could do worse ...

As it so happens, I just read the booklet for the Takin' Off RVG the other day. Herbie had been working on the song during 1962 and actually played it in an unfinished form while working with Santamaria in that year. Alfred Lion heard the performance and was floored by the tune and encouraged Herbie to finish it, which he did. Obviously, it was the cornerstone of the debut, which was recorded May 28, 1962. Mongo's version was recorded later that year.

I confess I know nothing about these sessions, but maybe these are the only tracks Lucky played or soloed on? Or perhaps they're just going for more of a compilation thing this time around as opposed to the usual "complete" route, in which case I personally trust their judgment.

The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady-- What else can you say? It's utterly thrilling and just overwhelming. I could listen to it every day. Props obviously go to Charlie Mariano, but let's not forget Jerome Richardson's killer soprano work-- his first solo may be the highlight of the record for me. And Dannie Richmond is in fine, fine form too. The apogee of Mingus' conception. Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus-- I have to have a Dolphy record on here, and while he's in searing form on At Antibes and solid on Cornell 1964 and Town Hall Concert, I ultimately choose this one because I love the small group. All four cuts are fantastic, but "Folk Forms" is my favorite. This is one of Mingus' more integrated performances, so I like that about it; he's just part of the quartet and the interplay is superior. Ted Curson and Dolphy make a great reductive front line. Mingus Ah-Um-- I wish I could put something less obvious in this slot; Pithecantropus Erectus, Blues & Roots or At the Cafe Bohemia/Mingus Quintet would all be fine choices, but I cannot deny how much I enjoy this record, though interestingly enough it took many times through to really come to get it. A truly peerless programme, though, this is. The alto/tenors/trombone frontline makes it truly distinctive and Mingus may have never played better. Booker Ervin is a highlight throughout and John Handy holds his own, but Horace Parlan's solos are always welcome. What I really, truly enjoy and admire about all of Mingus' work though is the heights to which he pushes his sidemen. There are truly few (or no) boring performances on his classic sides and you can simply feel his direction in everything he did. For me, only Miles can be said to be a better small group leader.